Cost of living in Rome is 19% higher than in Marsaskala (without rent).
Rent in Rome is 50% more expensive than in Marsaskala.
Cost of living including rent in Rome is 37% higher than in Marsaskala.
Food in Rome is 17% more expensive than in Marsaskala.
Transport in Rome is 4% cheaper than in Marsaskala.
| Rome | Marsaskala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rome | Marsaskala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.9 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.7 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.53 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.99 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.17 $ | 1.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.29 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.91 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.05 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.46 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.28 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.23 $ | 6.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.14 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.7 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 23.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 108 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.94 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.51 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.58 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 86.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.1 $ | 31 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 937 $ | 647 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,602 $ | 1,274 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,134 $ | 774 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,824 $ | 1,465 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,740 $ | 2,637 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,737 $ | 2,358 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,684 $ | 1,628 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 4.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.1 $ | 95.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 698 $ | 764 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,253 $ | 8,998 $ |